selection and procurement for the hospitality industry Feinstein, Andrew Hale. creator Stefanelli, John M. text Hoboken, N.J John Wiley & Sons, Inc. c2005 6th ed. monographic xiv, 706 pages : Illustrations ; The concepts of selection and procurement -- Technology applications in purchasing -- Distribution systems -- Forces affecting the distribution systems -- An overview of the purchasing function -- The organization and administration of purchasing -- The buyer's relations with other company personnel -- The purchase specification : an overall view -- The optimal amount -- The optimal price -- The optimal payment policy -- The optimal supplier -- Typical ordering procedures -- Typical receiving procedures -- Typical storage management procedures -- Security in the purchasing function -- Fresh produce -- Processed produce and other grocery items -- Dairy products -- Eggs -- Poultry -- Fish -- Meat -- Beverages -- Nonfood expense items -- Services -- Furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Includes index. Hospitality industry - purchasing TX 911.3 FEI 0471460052 9780471460053 0471693146 9780471693147 http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0413/2004000223.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0616/2004000223-b.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/description/wiley042/2004000223.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0413/2004000223.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0616/2004000223-b.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/description/wiley042/2004000223.html